Last Embrace(1979)
It begins with an ancient warning. It ends at the edge of Niagara Falls. In between there are 5 murders. Solve the mystery. Or die trying.
Last Embrace Synopsis
Secret agent Harry Hannan suffers a mental breakdown when a botched mission in Mexico results in the death of his wife. He is sent to a mental asylum, after which he eventually returns to work. But, once again, he begins to doubt his sanity when he receives a bizarre death threat written in Hebrew. Not knowing which of his colleagues wants to kill him, Hannan teams up with pretty young college student Ellie Fabian to attempt to unravel the mystery.
Last Embrace (1979) is a thriller, mystery and romance film directed by Jonathan Demme, released on May 4, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Roy Scheider, Janet Margolin, John Glover and Sam Levene. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Demme
- Writers:
- Murray Teigh Bloom, David Shaber
- Producers:
- Michael Taylor, Dan Wigutow
- Cinematographer:
- Tak Fujimoto
- Composer:
- Miklós Rózsa
- Production:
- United Artists, Taylor-Wigutow Productions
- Status:
- Released
Last Embrace (1979) Trailer
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Last Embrace Videos & Clips
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Last Embrace (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Last Embrace Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roy Scheider
as Harry Hannan
Janet Margolin
as Ellie Fabian
John Glover
as Richard Peabody
Sam Levene
as Sam Urdell
Charles Napier
as Dave Quittle
Christopher Walken
as Eckart
Jacqueline Brookes
as Dr. Coopersmith
David Margulies
as Rabbi Josh Drexel
Andrew Duncan
as Bernie Meckler
Marcia Rodd
as Adrian
Gary Goetzman
as Tour Guide
Lou Gilbert
as Rabbi Jacobs
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Demme, written by Murray Teigh Bloom and David Shaber, produced by Michael Taylor and Dan Wigutow.
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Last Embrace Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 84 ratings.
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Last Embrace – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Last Embrace online?
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Last Embrace (1979) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Last Embrace?
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The main cast of Last Embrace (1979) includes Roy Scheider, Janet Margolin, John Glover, Sam Levene and Charles Napier. The film was directed by Jonathan Demme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Last Embrace released?
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Last Embrace was released on May 4, 1979 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Last Embrace worth watching?
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Last Embrace (1979) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 84 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Last Embrace?
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